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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 464.40 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 464.40 and 237.36 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 464.40 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/464.40 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 464.40 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 110,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,229.98/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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