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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.76, 482.46 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.76, 482.46 and 233.48 is: 322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.76 : 482.46 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.76/482.46 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.76x = 482.46 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.76x = 112,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,644.76/349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.06

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