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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.23, 487.61 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.23, 487.61 and 233.88 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.23 : 487.61 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.23/487.61 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.23x = 487.61 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.23x = 114,040.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,040.11/325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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