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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.77, 485.10 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.77, 485.10 and 233.84 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.77 : 485.10 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.77/485.10 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.77x = 485.10 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.77x = 113,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,435.78/351.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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