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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 429.48 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 429.48 and 200.76 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 429.48 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/429.48 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 429.48 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 86,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,222.40/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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