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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 472.68 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 472.68 and 234.48 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 472.68 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/472.68 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 472.68 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 110,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,834.01/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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