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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 476.10 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 476.10 and 235.80 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 476.10 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/476.10 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 476.10 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 112,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,264.38/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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