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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.30, 467.79 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.30, 467.79 and 235.14 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.30 : 467.79 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.30/467.79 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.30x = 467.79 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.30x = 109,996.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,996.14/312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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