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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.46, 1,352.10 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.46, 1,352.10 and 234.32 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.46 : 1,352.10 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.46/1,352.10 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.46x = 1,352.10 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.46x = 316,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,824.07/901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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