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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 481.74 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 481.74 and 234.32 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 481.74 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/481.74 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 481.74 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 112,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,881.32/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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