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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 431.03 and 207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 431.03 and 207.23 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 431.03 = 207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/431.03 = 207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 431.03 × 207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 89,320.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,320.71/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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