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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 486.24 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 486.24 and 234.36 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 486.24 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/486.24 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 486.24 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 113,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,955.21/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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