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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 430.35 and 201.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 430.35 and 201.61 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 430.35 = 201.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/430.35 = 201.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 430.35 × 201.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 86,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,762.86/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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