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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.84, 485.30 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.84, 485.30 and 232.49 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.84 : 485.30 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.84/485.30 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.84x = 485.30 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.84x = 112,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,823.81/323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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