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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.89, 428.89 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.89, 428.89 and 200.33 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.89 : 428.89 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.89/428.89 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.89x = 428.89 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.89x = 85,919.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,919.53/310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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