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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 485.12 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 485.12 and 235.16 is: 324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 485.12 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/485.12 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 485.12 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 114,080.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,080.82/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.65

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