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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.34, 483.57 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.34, 483.57 and 234.24 is: 323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.34 : 483.57 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.34/483.57 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.34x = 483.57 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.34x = 113,271.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,271.44/350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.32

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