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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 469.81 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 469.81 and 236.39 is: 354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 469.81 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/469.81 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 469.81 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 111,058.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,058.98/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.26

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