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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 429.05 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 429.05 and 200.46 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 429.05 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/429.05 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 429.05 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 86,006.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,006.36/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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