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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.86, 473.52 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.86, 473.52 and 207.41 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.86 : 473.52 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.86/473.52 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.86x = 473.52 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.86x = 98,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,212.78/315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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