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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.33, 430.57 and 201.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.33, 430.57 and 201.61 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.33 : 430.57 = 201.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.33/430.57 = 201.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.33x = 430.57 × 201.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.33x = 86,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,808.08/312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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