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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.81, 619.31 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.81, 619.31 and 207.21 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.81 : 619.31 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.81/619.31 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.81x = 619.31 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.81x = 128,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,327.23/412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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