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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.99, 470.72 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.99, 470.72 and 237.31 is: 355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.99 : 470.72 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.99/470.72 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.99x = 470.72 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.99x = 111,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,705.38/313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.76

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