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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 487.47 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 487.47 and 234.02 is: 350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 487.47 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/487.47 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 487.47 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 114,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,077.73/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.36

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