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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.29, 480.35 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.29, 480.35 and 233.66 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.29 : 480.35 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.29/480.35 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.29x = 480.35 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.29x = 112,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,240.37/320.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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