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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 469.92 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 469.92 and 232.64 is: 348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 469.92 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/469.92 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 469.92 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 109,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,322.19/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.56

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