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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.17, 431.01 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.17, 431.01 and 207.47 is: 286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.17 : 431.01 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.17/431.01 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.17x = 431.01 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.17x = 89,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,422.72/312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.46

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