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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 485.10 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 485.10 and 235.14 is: 324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 485.10 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/485.10 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 485.10 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 114,066.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,066.41/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.59

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