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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.81, 487.20 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.81, 487.20 and 233.67 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.81 : 487.20 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.81/487.20 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.81x = 487.20 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.81x = 113,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,844.02/324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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