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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.44, 468.82 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.44, 468.82 and 235.87 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.44 : 468.82 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.44/468.82 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.44x = 468.82 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.44x = 110,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,580.45/312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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