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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 483.06 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 483.06 and 233.56 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 483.06 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/483.06 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 483.06 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 112,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,823.49/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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