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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 472.68 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 472.68 and 207 is: 310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 472.68 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/472.68 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 472.68 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 97,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,844.76/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.09

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