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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.40, 473.39 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.40, 473.39 and 235.61 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.40 : 473.39 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.40/473.39 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.40x = 473.39 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.40x = 111,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,531.87/316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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