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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 483.18 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 483.18 and 234.81 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 483.18 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/483.18 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 483.18 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 113,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,455.50/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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