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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 469.48 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 469.48 and 235.60 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 469.48 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/469.48 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 469.48 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 110,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,609.49/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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