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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 476.52 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 476.52 and 231.22 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 476.52 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/476.52 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 476.52 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 110,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,180.95/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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