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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.58, 428.51 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.58, 428.51 and 200.21 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.58 : 428.51 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.58/428.51 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.58x = 428.51 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.58x = 85,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,793.56/310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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