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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.52, 618.86 and 207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.52, 618.86 and 207.23 is: 310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.52 : 618.86 = 207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.52/618.86 = 207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.52x = 618.86 × 207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.52x = 128,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,245.32/412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.88

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