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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 430.70 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 430.70 and 201.78 is: 278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 430.70 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/430.70 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 430.70 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 86,906.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,906.65/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.40

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