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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.29, 481.85 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.29, 481.85 and 234.66 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.29 : 481.85 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.29/481.85 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.29x = 481.85 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.29x = 113,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,070.92/321.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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