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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.27, 484.92 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.27, 484.92 and 232.38 is: 348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.27 : 484.92 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.27/484.92 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.27x = 484.92 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.27x = 112,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,685.71/323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.58

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