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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.87, 469.89 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.87, 469.89 and 233.07 is: 348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.87 : 469.89 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.87/469.89 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.87x = 469.89 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.87x = 109,517.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,517.26/313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.93

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