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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.62, 483.84 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.62, 483.84 and 232.45 is: 320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.62 : 483.84 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.62/483.84 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.62x = 483.84 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.62x = 112,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,468.61/350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.77

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