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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.15, 469.95 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.15, 469.95 and 235.24 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.15 : 469.95 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.15/469.95 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.15x = 469.95 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.15x = 110,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,551.04/313.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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