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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 469.02 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 469.02 and 235.62 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 469.02 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/469.02 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 469.02 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 110,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,510.49/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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