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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.58, 486.08 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.58, 486.08 and 234.56 is: 323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.58 : 486.08 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.58/486.08 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.58x = 486.08 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.58x = 114,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,014.67/352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.37

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