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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 329.40 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 329.40 and 234.60 is: 329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 329.40 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/329.40 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 329.40 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 77,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,277.24/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.40

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