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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 430.41 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 430.41 and 201.66 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 430.41 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/430.41 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 430.41 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 86,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,796.48/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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