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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 488.40 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 488.40 and 233.20 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 488.40 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/488.40 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 488.40 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 113,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,894.88/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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