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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 472.86 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 472.86 and 207 is: 310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 472.86 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/472.86 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 472.86 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 97,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,882.02/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.50

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