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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 465.27 and 200.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 465.27 and 200.71 is: 300.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 465.27 = 200.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/465.27 = 200.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 465.27 × 200.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 93,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,382.02/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.88

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