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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.46, 430.97 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.46, 430.97 and 201.99 is: 278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.46 : 430.97 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.46/430.97 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.46x = 430.97 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.46x = 87,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,053.37/312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.61

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