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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 485.06 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 485.06 and 233.48 is: 322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 485.06 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/485.06 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 485.06 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 113,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,250.44/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.34

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