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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 464.04 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 464.04 and 237.72 is: 356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 464.04 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/464.04 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 464.04 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 110,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,311.59/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.35

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