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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 469.07 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 469.07 and 235.74 is: 352.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 469.07 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/469.07 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 469.07 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 110,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,577.38/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.57

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