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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 467.51 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 467.51 and 235.56 is: 352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 467.51 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/467.51 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 467.51 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 110,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,125.48/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.66

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