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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.65, 468.06 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.65, 468.06 and 235.94 is: 353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.65 : 468.06 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.65/468.06 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.65x = 468.06 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.65x = 110,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,431.74/312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.22

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