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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 469.37 and 232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 469.37 and 232.73 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 469.37 = 232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/469.37 = 232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 469.37 × 232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 109,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,236.48/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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