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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 474.44 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 474.44 and 234.26 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 474.44 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/474.44 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 474.44 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 111,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,138.77/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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