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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 489.08 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 489.08 and 233.44 is: 350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 489.08 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/489.08 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 489.08 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 114,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,170.84/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.30

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