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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.23, 429.28 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.23, 429.28 and 200.62 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.23 : 429.28 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.23/429.28 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.23x = 429.28 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.23x = 86,122.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,122.15/311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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