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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 429.47 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 429.47 and 200.84 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 429.47 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/429.47 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 429.47 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 86,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,251.60/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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