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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 479.82 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 479.82 and 231.32 is: 318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 479.82 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/479.82 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 479.82 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 110,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,991.96/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.98

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