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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 429.75 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 429.75 and 237.87 is: 328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 429.75 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/429.75 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 429.75 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 102,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,224.63/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.37

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