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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.93, 466.70 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.93, 466.70 and 237.12 is: 355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.93 : 466.70 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.93/466.70 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.93x = 466.70 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.93x = 110,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,664.50/310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.91

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