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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.51, 485.09 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.51, 485.09 and 235 is: 324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.51 : 485.09 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.51/485.09 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.51x = 485.09 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.51x = 113,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,996.15/351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.30

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