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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 352.40 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 352.40 and 234.47 is: 351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 352.40 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/352.40 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 352.40 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 82,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,626.94/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.72

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