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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 467.32 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 467.32 and 207.18 is: 310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 467.32 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/467.32 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 467.32 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 96,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,819.36/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.80

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