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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 475.77 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 475.77 and 235.38 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 475.77 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/475.77 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 475.77 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 111,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,986.74/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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