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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 477.57 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 477.57 and 232.01 is: 348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 477.57 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/477.57 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 477.57 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 110,798.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,798.63/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.29

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