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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 428.90 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 428.90 and 237.53 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 428.90 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/428.90 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 428.90 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 101,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,876.50/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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