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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 430.65 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 430.65 and 207.12 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 430.65 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/430.65 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 430.65 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 89,196.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,196.23/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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