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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.64, 429.93 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.64, 429.93 and 201.08 is: 277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.64 : 429.93 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.64/429.93 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.64x = 429.93 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.64x = 86,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,448.17/311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.40

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