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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.15, 462.51 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.15, 462.51 and 236.25 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.15 : 462.51 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.15/462.51 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.15x = 462.51 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.15x = 109,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,267.99/309.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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