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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.70, 431.38 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.70, 431.38 and 207.84 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.70 : 431.38 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.70/431.38 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.70x = 431.38 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.70x = 89,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,658.02/312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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