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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.82, 490.53 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.82, 490.53 and 235.08 is: 352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.82 : 490.53 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.82/490.53 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.82x = 490.53 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.82x = 115,313.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,313.79/326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.84

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