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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.32, 464.48 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.32, 464.48 and 236.22 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.32 : 464.48 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.32/464.48 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.32x = 464.48 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.32x = 109,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,719.47/309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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