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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.27, 484.74 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.27, 484.74 and 234.75 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.27 : 484.74 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.27/484.74 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.27x = 484.74 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.27x = 113,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,792.72/351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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