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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 475.32 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 475.32 and 230.51 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 475.32 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/475.32 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 475.32 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 109,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,563.64/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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