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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 429.23 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 429.23 and 198.86 is: 274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 429.23 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/429.23 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 429.23 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 85,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,355.03/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.42

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