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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 430.00 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 430.00 and 206.48 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 430.00 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/430.00 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 430.00 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 88,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,786.96/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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