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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 485.41 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 485.41 and 233.73 is: 322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 485.41 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/485.41 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 485.41 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 113,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,454.88/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.68

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