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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 482.31 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 482.31 and 233.10 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 482.31 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/482.31 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 482.31 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 112,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,426.46/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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