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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.71, 488.48 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.71, 488.48 and 234.14 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.71 : 488.48 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.71/488.48 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.71x = 488.48 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.71x = 114,369.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,369.09/325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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