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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.22, 489.60 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.22, 489.60 and 235.02 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.22 : 489.60 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.22/489.60 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.22x = 489.60 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.22x = 115,065.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,065.79/326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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