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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.84, 483.40 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.84, 483.40 and 234.20 is: 322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.84 : 483.40 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.84/483.40 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.84x = 483.40 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.84x = 113,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,213.78/350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.69

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