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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 463.50 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 463.50 and 237.72 is: 355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 463.50 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/463.50 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 463.50 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 110,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,183.22/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.96

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