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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 429.90 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 429.90 and 233.96 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 429.90 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/429.90 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 429.90 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 100,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,579.40/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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