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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 474.68 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 474.68 and 235.66 is: 353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 474.68 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/474.68 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 474.68 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 111,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,862.06/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.14

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