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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 475.47 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 475.47 and 235.44 is: 352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 475.47 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/475.47 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 475.47 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 111,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,944.66/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.86

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