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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.56, 431.04 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.56, 431.04 and 238.88 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.56 : 431.04 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.56/431.04 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.56x = 431.04 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.56x = 102,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,966.84/312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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