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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 487.07 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 487.07 and 233.17 is: 349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 487.07 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/487.07 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 487.07 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 113,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,570.11/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.77

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