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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.90, 470.22 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.90, 470.22 and 236.95 is: 354.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.90 : 470.22 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.90/470.22 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.90x = 470.22 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.90x = 111,418.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,418.63/313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.95

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