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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.51, 430.31 and 270.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.51, 430.31 and 270.61 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.51 : 430.31 = 270.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.51/430.31 = 270.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.51x = 430.31 × 270.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.51x = 116,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,445.79/311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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