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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 469.08 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 469.08 and 235.59 is: 353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 469.08 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/469.08 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 469.08 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 110,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,510.56/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.59

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