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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.31, 484.91 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.31, 484.91 and 234.88 is: 324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.31 : 484.91 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.31/484.91 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.31x = 484.91 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.31x = 113,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,895.66/351.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.20

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