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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.80, 431.82 and 207.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.80, 431.82 and 207.99 is: 287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.80 : 431.82 = 207.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.80/431.82 = 207.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.80x = 431.82 × 207.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.80x = 89,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,814.24/312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.13

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