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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 429.93 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 429.93 and 237.84 is: 328.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 429.93 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/429.93 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 429.93 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 102,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,254.55/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.06

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