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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.76, 472.76 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.76, 472.76 and 233.40 is: 349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.76 : 472.76 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.76/472.76 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.76x = 472.76 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.76x = 110,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,342.18/315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.45

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