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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.51, 486.27 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.51, 486.27 and 233.22 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.51 : 486.27 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.51/486.27 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.51x = 486.27 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.51x = 113,407.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,407.89/324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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