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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 484.38 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 484.38 and 234.84 is: 324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 484.38 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/484.38 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 484.38 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 113,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,751.80/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.08

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