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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.31, 484.17 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.31, 484.17 and 207.42 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.31 : 484.17 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.31/484.17 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.31x = 484.17 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.31x = 100,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,426.54/323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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