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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.20, 473.88 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.20, 473.88 and 234.20 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.20 : 473.88 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.20/473.88 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.20x = 473.88 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.20x = 110,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,982.70/315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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