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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 482.88 and 233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 482.88 and 233.38 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 482.88 = 233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/482.88 = 233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 482.88 × 233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 112,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,694.53/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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