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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.55, 485.45 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.55, 485.45 and 235.79 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.55 : 485.45 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.55/485.45 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.55x = 485.45 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.55x = 114,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,464.26/323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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