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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.35, 474.75 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.35, 474.75 and 235.35 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.35 : 474.75 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.35/474.75 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.35x = 474.75 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.35x = 111,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,732.41/316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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