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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 478 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 478 and 232.64 is: 348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 478 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/478 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 478 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 111,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,201.92/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.38

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