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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.61, 489.15 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.61, 489.15 and 235.37 is: 352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.61 : 489.15 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.61/489.15 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.61x = 489.15 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.61x = 115,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,132.46/326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.51

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