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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 429.89 and 201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 429.89 and 201.21 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 429.89 = 201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/429.89 = 201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 429.89 × 201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 86,498.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,498.17/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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