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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.73, 431.41 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.73, 431.41 and 202.30 is: 279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.73 : 431.41 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.73/431.41 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.73x = 431.41 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.73x = 87,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,271.07/312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.07

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