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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 482.44 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 482.44 and 233.52 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 482.44 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/482.44 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 482.44 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 112,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,659.39/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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