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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 429.94 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 429.94 and 233.76 is: 322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 429.94 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/429.94 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 429.94 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 100,502.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,502.77/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.62

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