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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 468.15 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 468.15 and 235.60 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 468.15 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/468.15 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 468.15 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 110,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,296.14/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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