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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.07, 423.62 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.07, 423.62 and 207.45 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.07 : 423.62 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.07/423.62 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.07x = 423.62 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.07x = 87,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,879.20/307.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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