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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 429.44 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 429.44 and 237.04 is: 327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 429.44 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/429.44 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 429.44 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 101,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,794.46/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.61

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