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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.90, 484.17 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.90, 484.17 and 234.38 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.90 : 484.17 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.90/484.17 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.90x = 484.17 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.90x = 113,479.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,479.76/350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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