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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.30, 485.96 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.30, 485.96 and 234.28 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.30 : 485.96 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.30/485.96 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.30x = 485.96 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.30x = 113,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,850.71/352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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