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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 483.65 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 483.65 and 232.46 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 483.65 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/483.65 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 483.65 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 112,429.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,429.28/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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