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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.99, 470.57 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.99, 470.57 and 236.23 is: 354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.99 : 470.57 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.99/470.57 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.99x = 470.57 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.99x = 111,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,162.75/313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.03

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