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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.78, 430.17 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.78, 430.17 and 207.02 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.78 : 430.17 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.78/430.17 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.78x = 430.17 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.78x = 89,053.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,053.79/311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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