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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.97, 469.20 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.97, 469.20 and 235.78 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.97 : 469.20 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.97/469.20 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.97x = 469.20 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.97x = 110,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,627.98/312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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