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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.52, 485.48 and 232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.52, 485.48 and 232.39 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.52 : 485.48 = 232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.52/485.48 = 232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.52x = 485.48 × 232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.52x = 112,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,820.70/323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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