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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.21, 475.17 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.21, 475.17 and 235.11 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.21 : 475.17 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.21/475.17 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.21x = 475.17 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.21x = 111,718.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,718.03/317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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