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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 472.64 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 472.64 and 233.46 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 472.64 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/472.64 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 472.64 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 110,341.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,341.37/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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