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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 469.31 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 469.31 and 236.75 is: 354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 469.31 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/469.31 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 469.31 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 111,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,105.61/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.44

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