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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.51, 483.57 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.51, 483.57 and 234.27 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.51 : 483.57 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.51/483.57 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.51x = 483.57 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.51x = 113,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,285.94/350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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