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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.83, 473.54 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.83, 473.54 and 207.29 is: 310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.83 : 473.54 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.83/473.54 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.83x = 473.54 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.83x = 98,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,160.62/315.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.80

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