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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.30, 486.33 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.30, 486.33 and 232.66 is: 321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.30 : 486.33 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.30/486.33 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.30x = 486.33 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.30x = 113,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,149.54/352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.17

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