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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 486.41 and 234.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 486.41 and 234.59 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 486.41 = 234.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/486.41 = 234.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 486.41 × 234.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 114,103.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,103.32/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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