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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 472.16 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 472.16 and 234.60 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 472.16 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/472.16 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 472.16 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 110,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,768.74/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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