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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.43, 467.45 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.43, 467.45 and 237.62 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.43 : 467.45 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.43/467.45 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.43x = 467.45 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.43x = 111,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,076.06/311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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