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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.77, 473.94 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.77, 473.94 and 234.36 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.77 : 473.94 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.77/473.94 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.77x = 473.94 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.77x = 111,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,072.58/315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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