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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 473.64 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 473.64 and 235.58 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 473.64 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/473.64 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 473.64 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 111,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,580.11/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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