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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 476.42 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 476.42 and 235.80 is: 353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 476.42 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/476.42 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 476.42 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 112,338.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,338.66/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.02

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