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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 490.32 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 490.32 and 235.71 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 490.32 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/490.32 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 490.32 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 115,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,573.33/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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