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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.81, 488.70 and 234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.81, 488.70 and 234.67 is: 351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.81 : 488.70 = 234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.81/488.70 = 234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.81x = 488.70 × 234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.81x = 114,683.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,683.23/325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.99

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