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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 478.58 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 478.58 and 232.83 is: 349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 478.58 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/478.58 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 478.58 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 111,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,426.62/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.05

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