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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 429.24 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 429.24 and 199.14 is: 274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 429.24 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/429.24 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 429.24 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 85,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,478.85/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.66

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