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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.42, 474.76 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.42, 474.76 and 235.41 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.42 : 474.76 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.42/474.76 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.42x = 474.76 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.42x = 111,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,761.77/317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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