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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 465.12 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 465.12 and 238.48 is: 356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 465.12 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/465.12 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 465.12 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 110,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,921.82/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.98

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