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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.69, 470.67 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.69, 470.67 and 237.31 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.69 : 470.67 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.69/470.67 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.69x = 470.67 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.69x = 111,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,694.70/313.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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