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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.88, 474.90 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.88, 474.90 and 235.06 is: 352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.88 : 474.90 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.88/474.90 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.88x = 474.90 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.88x = 111,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,629.99/316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.28

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