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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 475.44 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 475.44 and 234.74 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 475.44 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/475.44 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 475.44 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 111,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,604.79/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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