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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.31, 468.47 and 235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.31, 468.47 and 235.77 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.31 : 468.47 = 235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.31/468.47 = 235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.31x = 468.47 × 235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.31x = 110,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,451.17/312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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