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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.72, 474.92 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.72, 474.92 and 231.28 is: 346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.72 : 474.92 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.72/474.92 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.72x = 474.92 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.72x = 109,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,839.50/316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.80

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