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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 469.08 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 469.08 and 236.58 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 469.08 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/469.08 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 469.08 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 110,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,974.95/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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