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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 484.40 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 484.40 and 232.97 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 484.40 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/484.40 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 484.40 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 112,850.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,850.67/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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