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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 430.55 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 430.55 and 207.29 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 430.55 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/430.55 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 430.55 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 89,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,248.71/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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