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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.88, 473.28 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.88, 473.28 and 234.88 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.88 : 473.28 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.88/473.28 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.88x = 473.28 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.88x = 111,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,164.01/315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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