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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 467.92 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 467.92 and 236 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 467.92 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/467.92 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 467.92 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 110,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,429.12/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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