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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 482.58 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 482.58 and 233.42 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 482.58 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/482.58 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 482.58 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 112,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,642.66/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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