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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.89, 351.42 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.89, 351.42 and 234.28 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.89 : 351.42 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.89/351.42 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.89x = 351.42 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.89x = 82,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,330.68/234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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