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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 489.51 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 489.51 and 234.93 is: 351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 489.51 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/489.51 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 489.51 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 115,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,000.58/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.97

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