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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 465 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 465 and 237.76 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 465 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/465 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 465 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 110,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,558.40/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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