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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.42, 487.42 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.42, 487.42 and 233.89 is: 350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.42 : 487.42 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.42/487.42 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.42x = 487.42 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.42x = 114,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,000.86/325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.32

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