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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.65, 430.25 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.65, 430.25 and 201.22 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.65 : 430.25 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.65/430.25 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.65x = 430.25 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.65x = 86,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,572.82/311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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