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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.21, 430.97 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.21, 430.97 and 207.45 is: 286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.21 : 430.97 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.21/430.97 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.21x = 430.97 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.21x = 89,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,403.69/312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.36

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