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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 430.01 and 201.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 430.01 and 201.23 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 430.01 = 201.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/430.01 = 201.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 430.01 × 201.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 86,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,527.76/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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