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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 429.84 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 429.84 and 238.01 is: 328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 429.84 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/429.84 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 429.84 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 102,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,306.22/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.09

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