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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.48, 474.24 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.48, 474.24 and 234.96 is: 352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.48 : 474.24 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.48/474.24 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.48x = 474.24 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.48x = 111,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,427.43/316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.08

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