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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 476.22 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 476.22 and 232.36 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 476.22 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/476.22 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 476.22 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 110,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,654.48/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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