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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 428.46 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 428.46 and 237.01 is: 326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 428.46 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/428.46 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 428.46 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 101,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,549.30/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.71

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