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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.24, 470.17 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.24, 470.17 and 231.84 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.24 : 470.17 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.24/470.17 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.24x = 470.17 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.24x = 109,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,004.21/313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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