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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.61, 476.00 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.61, 476.00 and 235.13 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.61 : 476.00 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.61/476.00 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.61x = 476.00 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.61x = 111,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,918.32/317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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