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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.76, 431.76 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.76, 431.76 and 202.32 is: 279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.76 : 431.76 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.76/431.76 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.76x = 431.76 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.76x = 87,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,353.68/312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.30

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