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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.89, 431.64 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.89, 431.64 and 202.38 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.89 : 431.64 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.89/431.64 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.89x = 431.64 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.89x = 87,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,355.30/312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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