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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.64, 486.50 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.64, 486.50 and 234.68 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.64 : 486.50 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.64/486.50 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.64x = 486.50 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.64x = 114,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,168.21/352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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