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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.84, 490.77 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.84, 490.77 and 235.85 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.84 : 490.77 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.84/490.77 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.84x = 490.77 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.84x = 115,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,745.65/326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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