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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 430.38 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 430.38 and 201.24 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 430.38 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/430.38 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 430.38 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 86,609.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,609.67/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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