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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.35, 476.61 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.35, 476.61 and 235.93 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.35 : 476.61 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.35/476.61 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.35x = 476.61 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.35x = 112,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,446.60/317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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