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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.59, 469.44 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.59, 469.44 and 236.10 is: 353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.59 : 469.44 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.59/469.44 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.59x = 469.44 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.59x = 110,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,834.78/313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.44

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