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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 430.56 and 207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 430.56 and 207.23 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 430.56 = 207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/430.56 = 207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 430.56 × 207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 89,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,221.76/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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