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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.17, 470.38 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.17, 470.38 and 236.89 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.17 : 470.38 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.17/470.38 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.17x = 470.38 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.17x = 111,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,428.90/314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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