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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.98, 473.22 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.98, 473.22 and 207.44 is: 310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.98 : 473.22 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.98/473.22 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.98x = 473.22 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.98x = 98,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,164.76/315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.67

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