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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 484.80 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 484.80 and 234.88 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 484.80 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/484.80 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 484.80 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 113,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,869.82/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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