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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 467.84 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 467.84 and 235.84 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 467.84 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/467.84 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 467.84 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 110,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,335.39/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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