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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 455.16 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 455.16 and 207.48 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 455.16 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/455.16 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 455.16 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 94,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,436.60/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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