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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 430 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 430 and 201.08 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 430 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/430 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 430 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 86,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,464.40/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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