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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 485.67 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 485.67 and 233.42 is: 349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 485.67 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/485.67 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 485.67 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 113,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,363.54/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.31

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