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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.46, 504.34 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.46, 504.34 and 234.47 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.46 : 504.34 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.46/504.34 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.46x = 504.34 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.46x = 118,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,248.91/365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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