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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.39, 483.38 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.39, 483.38 and 232.43 is: 320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.39 : 483.38 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.39/483.38 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.39x = 483.38 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.39x = 112,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,349.97/350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.64

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