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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 488.36 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 488.36 and 234.23 is: 350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 488.36 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/488.36 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 488.36 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 114,386.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,386.71/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.93

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