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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.13, 464.73 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.13, 464.73 and 207.39 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.13 : 464.73 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.13/464.73 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.13x = 464.73 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.13x = 96,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,380.35/310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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