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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 471.83 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 471.83 and 233.82 is: 350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 471.83 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/471.83 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 471.83 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 110,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,322.12/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.13

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