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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.35, 473.33 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.35, 473.33 and 238.12 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.35 : 473.33 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.35/473.33 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.35x = 473.33 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.35x = 112,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,709.34/316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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