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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.63, 473.63 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.63, 473.63 and 232.20 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.63 : 473.63 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.63/473.63 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.63x = 473.63 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.63x = 109,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,975.73/315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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