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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.66, 475.26 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.66, 475.26 and 235.66 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.66 : 475.26 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.66/475.26 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.66x = 475.26 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.66x = 111,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,999.77/316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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