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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 471.80 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 471.80 and 234.36 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 471.80 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/471.80 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 471.80 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 110,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,571.05/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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