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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 485.60 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 485.60 and 233.84 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 485.60 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/485.60 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 485.60 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 113,552.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,552.75/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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