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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.55, 465.17 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.55, 465.17 and 237.47 is: 355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.55 : 465.17 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.55/465.17 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.55x = 465.17 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.55x = 110,460.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,460.41/310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.70

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