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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.37, 472.14 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.37, 472.14 and 234.57 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.37 : 472.14 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.37/472.14 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.37x = 472.14 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.37x = 110,749.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,749.88/315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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