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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 428.54 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 428.54 and 207.09 is: 285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 428.54 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/428.54 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 428.54 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 88,745.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,745.31/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.73

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