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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 478.25 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 478.25 and 232.16 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 478.25 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/478.25 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 478.25 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 111,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,028.71/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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