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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 475.64 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 475.64 and 236.09 is: 354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 475.64 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/475.64 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 475.64 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 112,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,292.67/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.35

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