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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 485.49 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 485.49 and 207.82 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 485.49 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/485.49 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 485.49 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 100,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,893.32/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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