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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.58, 487.83 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.58, 487.83 and 233.82 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.58 : 487.83 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.58/487.83 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.58x = 487.83 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.58x = 114,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,064.41/325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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