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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 485.17 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 485.17 and 233.33 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 485.17 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/485.17 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 485.17 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 113,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,201.71/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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