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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 429.03 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 429.03 and 206.08 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 429.03 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/429.03 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 429.03 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 88,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,414.50/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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