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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.09, 474.34 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.09, 474.34 and 235.50 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 474.34 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/474.34 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 474.34 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 111,707.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,707.07/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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