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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.91, 482.10 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.91, 482.10 and 233.27 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.91 : 482.10 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.91/482.10 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.91x = 482.10 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.91x = 112,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,457.06/349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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