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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 476.58 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 476.58 and 236.32 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 476.58 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/476.58 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 476.58 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 112,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,625.39/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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