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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.23, 430.75 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.23, 430.75 and 207.38 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.23 : 430.75 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.23/430.75 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.23x = 430.75 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.23x = 89,328.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,328.94/312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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