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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.54, 486.71 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.54, 486.71 and 234.48 is: 323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.54 : 486.71 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.54/486.71 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.54x = 486.71 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.54x = 114,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,122.59/352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.72

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