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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 483.40 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 483.40 and 232.22 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 483.40 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/483.40 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 483.40 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 112,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,255.15/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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