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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.69, 485.20 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.69, 485.20 and 233.72 is: 322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.69 : 485.20 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.69/485.20 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.69x = 485.20 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.69x = 113,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,399.93/351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.45

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