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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.82, 431.42 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.82, 431.42 and 202.46 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.82 : 431.42 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.82/431.42 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.82x = 431.42 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.82x = 87,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,342.12/312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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