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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.06, 467.04 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.06, 467.04 and 238.42 is: 359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.06 : 467.04 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.06/467.04 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.06x = 467.04 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.06x = 111,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,350.48/310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.13

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