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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.01, 484.48 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.01, 484.48 and 233.18 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.01 : 484.48 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.01/484.48 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.01x = 484.48 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.01x = 112,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,970.73/351.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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