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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.56, 481.68 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.56, 481.68 and 233.28 is: 321.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.56 : 481.68 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.56/481.68 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.56x = 481.68 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.56x = 112,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,366.31/349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.45

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