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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.15, 483.27 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.15, 483.27 and 232.12 is: 320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.15 : 483.27 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.15/483.27 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.15x = 483.27 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.15x = 112,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,176.63/350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.37

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