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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 473.70 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 473.70 and 233.82 is: 351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 473.70 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/473.70 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 473.70 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 110,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,760.53/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.35

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