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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 487.67 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 487.67 and 233.70 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 487.67 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/487.67 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 487.67 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 113,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,967.31/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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