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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.39, 464.94 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.39, 464.94 and 207.37 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.39 : 464.94 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.39/464.94 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.39x = 464.94 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.39x = 96,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,414.61/310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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