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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.94, 488.10 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.94, 488.10 and 235.22 is: 352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.94 : 488.10 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.94/488.10 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.94x = 488.10 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.94x = 114,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,810.88/325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.25

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