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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.38, 483.62 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.38, 483.62 and 233.94 is: 322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.38 : 483.62 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.38/483.62 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.38x = 483.62 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.38x = 113,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,138.06/350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.91

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