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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 487.10 and 233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 487.10 and 233.77 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 487.10 = 233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/487.10 = 233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 487.10 × 233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 113,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,868.73/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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