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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 430.92 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 430.92 and 201.76 is: 278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 430.92 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/430.92 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 430.92 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 86,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,942.42/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.45

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