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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 430.08 and 206.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 430.08 and 206.84 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 430.08 = 206.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/430.08 = 206.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 430.08 × 206.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 88,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,955.60/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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