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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 474.84 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 474.84 and 231.12 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 474.84 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/474.84 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 474.84 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 109,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,745.02/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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