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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.52, 487.55 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.52, 487.55 and 233.94 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.52 : 487.55 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.52/487.55 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.52x = 487.55 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.52x = 114,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,057.45/325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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