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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.03, 471.78 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.03, 471.78 and 234.39 is: 351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.03 : 471.78 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.03/471.78 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.03x = 471.78 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.03x = 110,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,580.51/315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.02

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