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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.35, 483.69 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.35, 483.69 and 232.36 is: 320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.35 : 483.69 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.35/483.69 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.35x = 483.69 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.35x = 112,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,390.21/350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.79

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