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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.79, 473.09 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.79, 473.09 and 233.98 is: 351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.79 : 473.09 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.79/473.09 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.79x = 473.09 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.79x = 110,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,693.60/314.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.64

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