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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 484.14 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 484.14 and 234.48 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 484.14 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/484.14 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 484.14 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 113,521.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,521.15/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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