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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.11, 429.35 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.11, 429.35 and 206.01 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.11 : 429.35 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.11/429.35 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.11x = 429.35 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.11x = 88,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,451.47/311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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