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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.84, 470.94 and 232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.84, 470.94 and 232.39 is: 348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.84 : 470.94 = 232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.84/470.94 = 232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.84x = 470.94 × 232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.84x = 109,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,441.75/313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.72

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