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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.81, 482.37 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.81, 482.37 and 233.75 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.81 : 482.37 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.81/482.37 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.81x = 482.37 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.81x = 112,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,752.92/321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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