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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.50, 489.14 and 234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.50, 489.14 and 234.97 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.50 : 489.14 = 234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.50/489.14 = 234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.50x = 489.14 × 234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.50x = 114,931.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,931.71/326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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