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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 463.50 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 463.50 and 237.16 is: 356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 463.50 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/463.50 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 463.50 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 109,923.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,923.66/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.11

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