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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.35, 470.24 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.35, 470.24 and 236.40 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.35 : 470.24 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.35/470.24 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.35x = 470.24 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.35x = 111,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,163.55/313.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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