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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 485.73 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 485.73 and 232.38 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 485.73 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/485.73 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 485.73 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 112,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,873.94/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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