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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 473.30 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 473.30 and 232.79 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 473.30 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/473.30 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 473.30 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 110,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,177.14/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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