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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 474.74 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 474.74 and 234.08 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 474.74 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/474.74 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 474.74 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 111,127.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,127.14/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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