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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.73, 431.24 and 207.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.73, 431.24 and 207.79 is: 286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.73 : 431.24 = 207.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.73/431.24 = 207.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.73x = 431.24 × 207.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.73x = 89,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,607.36/312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.53

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