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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.24, 465.60 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.24, 465.60 and 237.34 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.24 : 465.60 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.24/465.60 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.24x = 465.60 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.24x = 110,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,505.50/310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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