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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 490.08 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 490.08 and 235.28 is: 353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 490.08 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/490.08 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 490.08 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 115,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,306.02/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.11

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