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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.07, 429.60 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.07, 429.60 and 237.57 is: 328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.07 : 429.60 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.07/429.60 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.07x = 429.60 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.07x = 102,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,060.07/311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.09

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