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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.45, 484.91 and 235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.45, 484.91 and 235.03 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.45 : 484.91 = 235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.45/484.91 = 235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.45x = 484.91 × 235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.45x = 113,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,967.22/351.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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