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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.00, 489 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.00, 489 and 234.74 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.00 : 489 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.00/489 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.00x = 489 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.00x = 114,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,785.42/326.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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