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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 463.52 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 463.52 and 207.16 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 463.52 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/463.52 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 463.52 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 96,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,022.16/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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