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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.30, 476.01 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.30, 476.01 and 235.89 is: 353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.30 : 476.01 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.30/476.01 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.30x = 476.01 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.30x = 112,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,286.00/317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.89

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