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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 473.04 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 473.04 and 234.27 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 473.04 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/473.04 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 473.04 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 110,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,819.08/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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