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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.13, 488.74 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.13, 488.74 and 234.40 is: 351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.13 : 488.74 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.13/488.74 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.13x = 488.74 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.13x = 114,560.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,560.07/326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.27

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