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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.21, 472.34 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.21, 472.34 and 233.67 is: 350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.21 : 472.34 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.21/472.34 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.21x = 472.34 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.21x = 110,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,370.52/315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.15

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