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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.60, 486.24 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.60, 486.24 and 234.37 is: 323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.60 : 486.24 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.60/486.24 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.60x = 486.24 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.60x = 113,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,959.80/352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.20

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