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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.67, 429.01 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.67, 429.01 and 200.34 is: 276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.67 : 429.01 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.67/429.01 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.67x = 429.01 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.67x = 85,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,947.86/310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.65

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