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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 484.42 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 484.42 and 234.50 is: 323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 484.42 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/484.42 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 484.42 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 113,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,596.49/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.69

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