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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 483.92 and 232.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 483.92 and 232.59 is: 321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 483.92 = 232.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/483.92 = 232.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 483.92 × 232.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 112,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,554.95/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.07

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