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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.70, 465.90 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.70, 465.90 and 238.41 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.70 : 465.90 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.70/465.90 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.70x = 465.90 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.70x = 111,075.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,075.22/310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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