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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 470.04 and 232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 470.04 and 232.23 is: 348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 470.04 = 232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/470.04 = 232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 470.04 × 232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 109,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,157.39/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.02

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