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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.40, 328.70 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.40, 328.70 and 234.40 is: 328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.40 : 328.70 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.40/328.70 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.40x = 328.70 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.40x = 77,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,047.28/234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.70

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