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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.39, 482.22 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.39, 482.22 and 233.14 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.39 : 482.22 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.39/482.22 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.39x = 482.22 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.39x = 112,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,424.77/349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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