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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.00, 429.03 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.00, 429.03 and 206.15 is: 284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.00 : 429.03 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.00/429.03 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.00x = 429.03 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.00x = 88,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,442.39/311.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.39

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