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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.96, 462.96 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.96, 462.96 and 236.72 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.96 : 462.96 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.96/462.96 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.96x = 462.96 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.96x = 109,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,591.89/308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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