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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.56, 481.88 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.56, 481.88 and 234.38 is: 351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.56 : 481.88 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.56/481.88 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.56x = 481.88 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.56x = 112,941.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,941.21/321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.23

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