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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.46, 486.12 and 234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.46, 486.12 and 234.22 is: 323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.46 : 486.12 = 234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.46/486.12 = 234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.46x = 486.12 × 234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.46x = 113,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,859.03/352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.04

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