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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 483.40 and 232.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 483.40 and 232.21 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 483.40 = 232.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/483.40 = 232.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 483.40 × 232.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 112,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,251.21/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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