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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.46, 480.69 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.46, 480.69 and 233.84 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.46 : 480.69 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.46/480.69 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.46x = 480.69 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.46x = 112,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,402.15/320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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