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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.18, 486.02 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.18, 486.02 and 234.37 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.18 : 486.02 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.18/486.02 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.18x = 486.02 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.18x = 113,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,909.70/352.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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