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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.15, 707.28 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.15, 707.28 and 234.34 is: 351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.15 : 707.28 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.15/707.28 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.15x = 707.28 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.15x = 165,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,744.00/472.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.04

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