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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 430.56 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 430.56 and 238.14 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 430.56 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/430.56 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 430.56 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 102,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,533.56/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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