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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.15, 467.13 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.15, 467.13 and 237.90 is: 356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.15 : 467.13 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.15/467.13 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.15x = 467.13 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.15x = 111,130.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,130.23/312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.02

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