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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 474.63 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 474.63 and 234.77 is: 351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 474.63 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/474.63 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 474.63 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 111,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,431.62/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.86

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