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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 477.78 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 477.78 and 233.72 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 477.78 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/477.78 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 477.78 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 111,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,666.74/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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