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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.93, 489.21 and 234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.93, 489.21 and 234.79 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.93 : 489.21 = 234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.93/489.21 = 234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.93x = 489.21 × 234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.93x = 114,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,861.62/325.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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