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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.56, 431.32 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.56, 431.32 and 202.30 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.56 : 431.32 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.56/431.32 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.56x = 431.32 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.56x = 87,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,256.04/312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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