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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.43, 469.79 and 236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.43, 469.79 and 236.15 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.43 : 469.79 = 236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.43/469.79 = 236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.43x = 469.79 × 236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.43x = 110,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,937.38/313.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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