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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 484.98 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 484.98 and 234.96 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 484.98 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/484.98 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 484.98 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 113,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,950.90/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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