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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.09, 476.06 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.09, 476.06 and 236.73 is: 354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.09 : 476.06 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.09/476.06 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.09x = 476.06 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.09x = 112,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,696.50/318.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.29

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