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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.59, 490.25 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.59, 490.25 and 235.01 is: 352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.59 : 490.25 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.59/490.25 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.59x = 490.25 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.59x = 115,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,215.47/326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.79

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