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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.68, 430.01 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.68, 430.01 and 206.96 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.68 : 430.01 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.68/430.01 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.68x = 430.01 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.68x = 88,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,992.46/311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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