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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 472.38 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 472.38 and 234.72 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 472.38 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/472.38 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 472.38 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 110,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,877.03/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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