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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.84, 475.68 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.84, 475.68 and 236.48 is: 353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.84 : 475.68 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.84/475.68 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.84x = 475.68 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.84x = 112,488.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,488.81/317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.92

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