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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 464.43 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 464.43 and 207.02 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 464.43 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/464.43 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 464.43 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 96,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,146.30/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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