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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 428.83 and 200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 428.83 and 200.47 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 428.83 = 200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/428.83 = 200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 428.83 × 200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 85,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,966.55/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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