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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.45, 469.79 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.45, 469.79 and 236.16 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.45 : 469.79 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.45/469.79 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.45x = 469.79 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.45x = 110,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,944.43/313.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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