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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 429.26 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 429.26 and 206.32 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 429.26 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/429.26 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 429.26 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 88,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,564.92/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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