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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.44, 476.52 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.44, 476.52 and 235.88 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.44 : 476.52 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.44/476.52 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.44x = 476.52 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.44x = 112,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,401.54/318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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