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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.46, 429.69 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.46, 429.69 and 201 is: 277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.46 : 429.69 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.46/429.69 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.46x = 429.69 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.46x = 86,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,367.69/311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.30

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