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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.21, 682.29 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.21, 682.29 and 207.86 is: 311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.21 : 682.29 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.21/682.29 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.21x = 682.29 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.21x = 141,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,820.80/455.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.55

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