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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.31, 432.48 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.31, 432.48 and 202.91 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.31 : 432.48 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.31/432.48 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.31x = 432.48 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.31x = 87,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,752.35/313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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