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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.70, 473.85 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.70, 473.85 and 207.56 is: 311.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.70 : 473.85 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.70/473.85 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.70x = 473.85 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.70x = 98,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,353.49/315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.54

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