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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.58, 477.41 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.58, 477.41 and 231.71 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.58 : 477.41 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.58/477.41 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.58x = 477.41 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.58x = 110,617.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,617.13/318.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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