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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 319.52 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 319.52 and 234.80 is: 319.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 319.52 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/319.52 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 319.52 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 75,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,023.30/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.52

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