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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.31, 483.27 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.31, 483.27 and 234.50 is: 351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 483.27 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/483.27 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 483.27 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 113,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,323.52/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.60

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