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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 468.73 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 468.73 and 236.10 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 468.73 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/468.73 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 468.73 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 110,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,667.15/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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