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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 474.18 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 474.18 and 235.48 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 474.18 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/474.18 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 474.18 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 111,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,659.91/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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