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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 429.35 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 429.35 and 200.70 is: 276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 429.35 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/429.35 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 429.35 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 86,169.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,169.54/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.74

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