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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 472.66 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 472.66 and 207.58 is: 311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 472.66 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/472.66 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 472.66 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 98,114.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,114.76/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.38

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