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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.37 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.37 and 236.66 is: 354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.37 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.37 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.37 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 109,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,897.80/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.62

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