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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 431.50 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 431.50 and 202.32 is: 279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 431.50 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/431.50 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 431.50 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 87,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,301.08/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.02

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