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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 484.68 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 484.68 and 231.86 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 484.68 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/484.68 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 484.68 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 112,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,377.90/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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