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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 469.44 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 469.44 and 236.52 is: 354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 469.44 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/469.44 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 469.44 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 111,031.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,031.95/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.15

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