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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.91, 489.56 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.91, 489.56 and 235.18 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.91 : 489.56 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.91/489.56 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.91x = 489.56 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.91x = 115,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,132.32/326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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