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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.05, 470.19 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.05, 470.19 and 236.77 is: 354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.05 : 470.19 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.05/470.19 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.05x = 470.19 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.05x = 111,325.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,325.93/314.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.49

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