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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.82, 479.70 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.82, 479.70 and 233.12 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.82 : 479.70 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.82/479.70 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.82x = 479.70 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.82x = 111,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,827.66/319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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