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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.42, 430.98 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.42, 430.98 and 201.86 is: 278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.42 : 430.98 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.42/430.98 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.42x = 430.98 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.42x = 86,997.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,997.62/312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.46

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