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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 467.34 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 467.34 and 235.50 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 467.34 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/467.34 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 467.34 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 110,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,058.57/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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