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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.74, 469.32 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.74, 469.32 and 235.88 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.74 : 469.32 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.74/469.32 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.74x = 469.32 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.74x = 110,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,703.20/312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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