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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.48, 488.69 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.48, 488.69 and 233.70 is: 349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.48 : 488.69 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.48/488.69 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.48x = 488.69 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.48x = 114,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,205.68/326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.81

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