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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.27, 476.19 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.27, 476.19 and 235.86 is: 354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.27 : 476.19 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.27/476.19 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.27x = 476.19 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.27x = 112,314.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,314.17/317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.01

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