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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.28, 485.22 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.28, 485.22 and 235 is: 324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.28 : 485.22 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.28/485.22 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.28x = 485.22 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.28x = 114,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,026.70/351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.60

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