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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 469.04 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 469.04 and 235.66 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 469.04 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/469.04 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 469.04 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 110,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,532.79/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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