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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 424.23 and 207.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 424.23 and 207.87 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 424.23 = 207.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/424.23 = 207.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 424.23 × 207.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 88,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,184.69/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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