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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 472.80 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 472.80 and 233.76 is: 350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 472.80 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/472.80 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 472.80 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 110,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,521.73/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.46

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