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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.21, 476.70 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.21, 476.70 and 236.27 is: 353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.21 : 476.70 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.21/476.70 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.21x = 476.70 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.21x = 112,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,627.53/318.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.94

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