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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 430.58 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 430.58 and 207.11 is: 285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 430.58 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/430.58 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 430.58 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 89,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,177.42/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.94

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