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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.14, 831.35 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.14, 831.35 and 207.48 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.14 : 831.35 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.14/831.35 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.14x = 831.35 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.14x = 172,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,488.50/554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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