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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.42, 473.66 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.42, 473.66 and 207.15 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.42 : 473.66 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.42/473.66 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.42x = 473.66 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.42x = 98,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,118.67/315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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