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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.01, 483.99 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.01, 483.99 and 233.08 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.01 : 483.99 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.01/483.99 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.01x = 483.99 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.01x = 112,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,808.39/351.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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