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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.05, 430.52 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.05, 430.52 and 207.19 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.05 : 430.52 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.05/430.52 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.05x = 430.52 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.05x = 89,197.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,197.33/312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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