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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 476.22 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 476.22 and 235.96 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 476.22 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/476.22 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 476.22 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 112,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,368.87/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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