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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 429.61 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 429.61 and 200.82 is: 277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 429.61 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/429.61 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 429.61 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 86,274.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,274.28/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.12

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