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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 489.78 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 489.78 and 235.85 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 489.78 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/489.78 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 489.78 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 115,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,512.16/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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