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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.40, 489.84 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.40, 489.84 and 235.68 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.40 : 489.84 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.40/489.84 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.40x = 489.84 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.40x = 115,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,445.49/326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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