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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.41, 490.04 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.41, 490.04 and 234.75 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.41 : 490.04 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.41/490.04 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.41x = 490.04 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.41x = 115,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,036.89/325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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