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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.93, 465.72 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.93, 465.72 and 207.97 is: 311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.93 : 465.72 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.93/465.72 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.93x = 465.72 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.93x = 96,855.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,855.79/310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.50

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