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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.68, 429.03 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.68, 429.03 and 200.35 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.68 : 429.03 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.68/429.03 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.68x = 429.03 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.68x = 85,955.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,955.09/310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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