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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.83, 486.79 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.83, 486.79 and 233.48 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.83 : 486.79 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.83/486.79 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.83x = 486.79 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.83x = 113,656.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,656.36/324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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