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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 467.36 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 467.36 and 237.56 is: 356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 467.36 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/467.36 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 467.36 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 111,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,025.47/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.57

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