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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.64, 470.56 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.64, 470.56 and 236.74 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.64 : 470.56 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.64/470.56 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.64x = 470.56 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.64x = 111,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,400.37/314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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