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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 487.94 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 487.94 and 234.63 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 487.94 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/487.94 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 487.94 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 114,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,484.19/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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