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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 462.26 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 462.26 and 236.54 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 462.26 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/462.26 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 462.26 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 109,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,342.98/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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