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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 474.30 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 474.30 and 235.20 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 474.30 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/474.30 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 474.30 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 111,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,555.36/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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