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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.65, 465.98 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.65, 465.98 and 237.62 is: 356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.65 : 465.98 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.65/465.98 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.65x = 465.98 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.65x = 110,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,722.65/310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.42

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