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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 428.79 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 428.79 and 200.48 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 428.79 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/428.79 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 428.79 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 85,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,962.43/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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