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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 473.96 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 473.96 and 207.48 is: 311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 473.96 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/473.96 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 473.96 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 98,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,337.22/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.35

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