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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.12, 470.28 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.12, 470.28 and 232.58 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.12 : 470.28 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.12/470.28 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.12x = 470.28 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.12x = 109,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,377.72/314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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