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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 492.85 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 492.85 and 235.79 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 492.85 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/492.85 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 492.85 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 116,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,210.23/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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