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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.53, 429.96 and 201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.53, 429.96 and 201.33 is: 277.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.53 : 429.96 = 201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.53/429.96 = 201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.53x = 429.96 × 201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.53x = 86,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,563.90/311.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.86

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