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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.17, 486.17 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.17, 486.17 and 234.34 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.17 : 486.17 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.17/486.17 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.17x = 486.17 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.17x = 113,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,929.71/352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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