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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.62, 486.10 and 232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.62, 486.10 and 232.90 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.62 : 486.10 = 232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.62/486.10 = 232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.62x = 486.10 × 232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.62x = 113,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,212.69/323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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