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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 430.12 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 430.12 and 201.06 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 430.12 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/430.12 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 430.12 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 86,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,479.93/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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