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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 485.96 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 485.96 and 234.14 is: 323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 485.96 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/485.96 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 485.96 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 113,779.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,779.07/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.25

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