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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 476.84 and 231.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 476.84 and 231.00 is: 346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 476.84 = 231.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/476.84 = 231.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 476.84 × 231.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 110,150.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,150.21/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.19

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