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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 430.94 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 430.94 and 207.30 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 430.94 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/430.94 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 430.94 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 89,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,333.86/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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