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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 468.15 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 468.15 and 235.56 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 468.15 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/468.15 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 468.15 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 110,277.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,277.41/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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