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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.71, 470.80 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.71, 470.80 and 236.77 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.71 : 470.80 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.71/470.80 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.71x = 470.80 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.71x = 111,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,471.31/313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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