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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 429.37 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 429.37 and 200.58 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 429.37 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/429.37 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 429.37 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 86,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,120.92/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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