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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.37, 483.49 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.37, 483.49 and 232.20 is: 320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.37 : 483.49 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.37/483.49 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.37x = 483.49 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.37x = 112,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,266.38/350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.42

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