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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 468.17 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 468.17 and 235.04 is: 353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 468.17 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/468.17 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 468.17 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 110,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,035.16/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.15

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