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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 430.40 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 430.40 and 201.52 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 430.40 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/430.40 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 430.40 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 86,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,734.21/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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