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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 430.80 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 430.80 and 201.60 is: 278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 430.80 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/430.80 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 430.80 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 86,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,849.28/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.15

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