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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.47, 430.12 and 201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.47, 430.12 and 201.14 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.47 : 430.12 = 201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.47/430.12 = 201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.47x = 430.12 × 201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.47x = 86,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,514.34/311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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