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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 485.27 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 485.27 and 233.78 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 485.27 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/485.27 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 485.27 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 113,446.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,446.42/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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