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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 469.82 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 469.82 and 235.73 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 469.82 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/469.82 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 469.82 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 110,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,747.14/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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