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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.31, 486.09 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.31, 486.09 and 234.45 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.31 : 486.09 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.31/486.09 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.31x = 486.09 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.31x = 113,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,963.80/352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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