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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.24, 487.60 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.24, 487.60 and 233.92 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.24 : 487.60 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.24/487.60 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.24x = 487.60 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.24x = 114,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,059.39/325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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