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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.69, 469.17 and 236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.69, 469.17 and 236.31 is: 354.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.69 : 469.17 = 236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.69/469.17 = 236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.69x = 469.17 × 236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.69x = 110,869.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,869.56/312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.57

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