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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.23, 571.30 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.23, 571.30 and 207.52 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.23 : 571.30 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.23/571.30 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.23x = 571.30 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.23x = 118,554.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,554.23/381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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