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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 478.44 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 478.44 and 232.32 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 478.44 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/478.44 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 478.44 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 111,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,151.18/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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