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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 463.62 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 463.62 and 236.16 is: 353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 463.62 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/463.62 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 463.62 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 109,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,488.50/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.87

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