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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 430.32 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 430.32 and 195.32 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 430.32 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/430.32 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 430.32 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 84,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,050.10/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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