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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 484.60 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 484.60 and 233.35 is: 321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 484.60 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/484.60 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 484.60 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 113,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,080.24/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.79

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