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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.13, 429.54 and 206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.13, 429.54 and 206.36 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.13 : 429.54 = 206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.13/429.54 = 206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.13x = 429.54 × 206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.13x = 88,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,640.95/311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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