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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.56, 490.02 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.56, 490.02 and 235.12 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.56 : 490.02 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.56/490.02 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.56x = 490.02 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.56x = 115,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,213.50/326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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