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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.57, 464.80 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.57, 464.80 and 236.23 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.57 : 464.80 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.57/464.80 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.57x = 464.80 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.57x = 109,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,800.34/310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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