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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.97, 430.43 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.97, 430.43 and 201.51 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.97 : 430.43 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.97/430.43 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.97x = 430.43 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.97x = 86,733.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,733.33/311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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