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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.43, 486.57 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.43, 486.57 and 234.58 is: 323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.43 : 486.57 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.43/486.57 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.43x = 486.57 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.43x = 114,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,140.17/352.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.86

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