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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.07, 484.55 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.07, 484.55 and 234.56 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.07 : 484.55 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.07/484.55 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.07x = 484.55 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.07x = 113,656.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,656.97/351.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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