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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 483.30 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 483.30 and 233.79 is: 322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 483.30 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/483.30 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 483.30 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 112,990.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,990.71/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.43

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