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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 462.27 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 462.27 and 236.18 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 462.27 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/462.27 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 462.27 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 109,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,178.93/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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