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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 472.44 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 472.44 and 233.52 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 472.44 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/472.44 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 472.44 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 110,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,324.19/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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