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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 483.97 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 483.97 and 234.80 is: 352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 483.97 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/483.97 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 483.97 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 113,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,638.13/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.29

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