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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 429.17 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 429.17 and 200.34 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 429.17 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/429.17 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 429.17 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 85,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,978.92/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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