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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 431.16 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 431.16 and 238.89 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 431.16 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/431.16 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 431.16 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 102,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,999.81/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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