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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 468 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 468 and 236.04 is: 353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 468 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/468 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 468 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 110,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,466.72/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.24

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