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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.59, 465.71 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.59, 465.71 and 201.43 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.59 : 465.71 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.59/465.71 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.59x = 465.71 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.59x = 93,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,807.97/311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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