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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 486.95 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 486.95 and 234.26 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 486.95 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/486.95 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 486.95 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 114,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,071.13/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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