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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 485.60 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 485.60 and 233.64 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 485.60 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/485.60 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 485.60 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 113,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,456.08/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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