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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.98, 479.54 and 232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.98, 479.54 and 232.42 is: 348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.98 : 479.54 = 232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.98/479.54 = 232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.98x = 479.54 × 232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.98x = 111,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,454.69/319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.32

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