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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 465.78 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 465.78 and 238.58 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 465.78 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/465.78 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 465.78 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 111,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,125.79/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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