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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.77, 468.26 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.77, 468.26 and 236.06 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.77 : 468.26 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.77/468.26 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.77x = 468.26 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.77x = 110,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,536.28/312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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