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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 428.76 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 428.76 and 237.24 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 428.76 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/428.76 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 428.76 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 101,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,719.02/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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