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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.71, 465.41 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.71, 465.41 and 207.66 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.71 : 465.41 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.71/465.41 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.71x = 465.41 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.71x = 96,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,647.56/310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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