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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 474.72 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 474.72 and 230.88 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 474.72 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/474.72 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 474.72 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 109,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,603.35/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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