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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 471.94 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 471.94 and 233.02 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 471.94 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/471.94 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 471.94 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 109,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,970.29/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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