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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.03, 423.88 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.03, 423.88 and 207.62 is: 286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.03 : 423.88 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.03/423.88 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.03x = 423.88 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.03x = 88,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,005.97/307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.64

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