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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.37, 487.88 and 232.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.37, 487.88 and 232.77 is: 349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.37 : 487.88 = 232.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.37/487.88 = 232.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.37x = 487.88 × 232.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.37x = 113,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,562.66/325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.03

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