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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.41, 486.53 and 234.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.41, 486.53 and 234.35 is: 323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.41 : 486.53 = 234.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.41/486.53 = 234.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.41x = 486.53 × 234.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.41x = 114,018.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,018.31/352.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.54

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