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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.84, 489.24 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.84, 489.24 and 235.06 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.84 : 489.24 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.84/489.24 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.84x = 489.24 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.84x = 115,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,000.75/325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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