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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 482.61 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 482.61 and 232.08 is: 320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 482.61 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/482.61 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 482.61 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 112,004.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,004.13/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.00

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