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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.49, 485.89 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.49, 485.89 and 234.27 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.49 : 485.89 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.49/485.89 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.49x = 485.89 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.49x = 113,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,828.86/352.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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