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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.63, 472.41 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.63, 472.41 and 234.63 is: 351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.63 : 472.41 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.63/472.41 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.63x = 472.41 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.63x = 110,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,841.56/315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.18

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