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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 483.97 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 483.97 and 232.98 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 483.97 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/483.97 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 483.97 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 112,755.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,755.33/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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