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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 471.12 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 471.12 and 233.44 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 471.12 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/471.12 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 471.12 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 109,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,978.25/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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