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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 724.80 and 232.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 724.80 and 232.99 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 724.80 = 232.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/724.80 = 232.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 724.80 × 232.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 168,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,866.36/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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