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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.46, 429.87 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.46, 429.87 and 237.64 is: 327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.46 : 429.87 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.46/429.87 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.46x = 429.87 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.46x = 102,154.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,154.31/311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.99

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