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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 429.59 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 429.59 and 237.78 is: 327.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 429.59 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/429.59 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 429.59 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 102,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,148.50/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.84

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