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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.58, 488.28 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.58, 488.28 and 233.51 is: 350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.58 : 488.28 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.58/488.28 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.58x = 488.28 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.58x = 114,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,018.26/325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.20

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