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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.19, 469.83 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.19, 469.83 and 237.18 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.19 : 469.83 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.19/469.83 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.19x = 469.83 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.19x = 111,434.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,434.28/314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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