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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 429.22 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 429.22 and 237.40 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 429.22 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/429.22 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 429.22 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 101,896.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,896.83/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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