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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.31, 483.63 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.31, 483.63 and 234.08 is: 323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.31 : 483.63 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.31/483.63 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.31x = 483.63 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.31x = 113,208.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,208.11/350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.17

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