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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 467.88 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 467.88 and 235.81 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 467.88 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/467.88 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 467.88 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 110,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,330.78/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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