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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 476.97 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 476.97 and 236.46 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 476.97 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/476.97 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 476.97 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 112,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,784.33/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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