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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 468.23 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 468.23 and 235.19 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 468.23 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/468.23 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 468.23 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 110,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,119.50/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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