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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 428.31 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 428.31 and 200.20 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 428.31 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/428.31 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 428.31 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 85,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,746.75/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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