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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 482.72 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 482.72 and 233.52 is: 322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 482.72 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/482.72 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 482.72 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 112,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,724.77/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.14

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