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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 482.56 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 482.56 and 236.04 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 482.56 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/482.56 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 482.56 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 113,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,901.05/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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