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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.09, 476.19 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.09, 476.19 and 235.62 is: 352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.09 : 476.19 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.09/476.19 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.09x = 476.19 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.09x = 112,199.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,199.89/318.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.73

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