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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.46, 485.09 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.46, 485.09 and 233.44 is: 322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.46 : 485.09 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.46/485.09 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.46x = 485.09 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.46x = 113,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,238.85/351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.20

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