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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 428.76 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 428.76 and 200.28 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 428.76 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/428.76 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 428.76 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 85,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,872.05/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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