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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 430.44 and 201.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 430.44 and 201.49 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 430.44 = 201.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/430.44 = 201.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 430.44 × 201.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 86,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,729.36/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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