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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 431.03 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 431.03 and 201.75 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 431.03 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/431.03 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 431.03 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 86,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,960.30/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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