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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 429 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 429 and 207.68 is: 286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 429 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/429 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 429 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 89,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,094.72/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.15

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