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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.77, 428.63 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.77, 428.63 and 200.36 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.77 : 428.63 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.77/428.63 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.77x = 428.63 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.77x = 85,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,880.38/310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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