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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 466.20 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 466.20 and 237.90 is: 356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 466.20 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/466.20 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 466.20 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 110,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,908.98/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.85

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