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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.85, 487.66 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.85, 487.66 and 233.17 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.85 : 487.66 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.85/487.66 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.85x = 487.66 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.85x = 113,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,707.68/323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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