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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.25, 465.93 and 207.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.25, 465.93 and 207.71 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.25 : 465.93 = 207.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.25/465.93 = 207.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.25x = 465.93 × 207.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.25x = 96,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,775.99/311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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