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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.01, 486.02 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.01, 486.02 and 234.07 is: 323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.01 : 486.02 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.01/486.02 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.01x = 486.02 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.01x = 113,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,762.70/352.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.18

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