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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 473.66 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 473.66 and 234.06 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 473.66 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/473.66 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 473.66 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 110,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,864.86/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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