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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.47, 482.88 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.47, 482.88 and 233.83 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.47 : 482.88 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.47/482.88 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.47x = 482.88 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.47x = 112,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,910.62/350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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