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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.35, 486.36 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.35, 486.36 and 234.45 is: 323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.35 : 486.36 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.35/486.36 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.35x = 486.36 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.35x = 114,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,027.10/352.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.62

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