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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 477.40 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 477.40 and 232.12 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 477.40 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/477.40 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 477.40 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 110,814.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,814.09/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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