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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.93, 431.64 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.93, 431.64 and 202.23 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.93 : 431.64 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.93/431.64 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.93x = 431.64 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.93x = 87,290.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,290.56/312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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