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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 473.04 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 473.04 and 233.55 is: 349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 473.04 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/473.04 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 473.04 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 110,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,478.49/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.65

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