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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 472.62 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 472.62 and 207.55 is: 311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 472.62 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/472.62 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 472.62 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 98,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,092.28/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.33

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