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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 464.12 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 464.12 and 236.92 is: 355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 464.12 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/464.12 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 464.12 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 109,959.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,959.31/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.53

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