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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 454.92 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 454.92 and 207.60 is: 311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 454.92 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/454.92 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 454.92 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 94,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,441.39/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.56

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