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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.79, 487.05 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.79, 487.05 and 234.73 is: 324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.79 : 487.05 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.79/487.05 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.79x = 487.05 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.79x = 114,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,325.25/352.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.06

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