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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.54, 485.70 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.54, 485.70 and 232 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.54 : 485.70 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.54/485.70 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.54x = 485.70 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.54x = 112,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,682.40/323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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