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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.58, 485.32 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.58, 485.32 and 238.04 is: 328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.58 : 485.32 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.58/485.32 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.58x = 485.32 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.58x = 115,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,525.57/351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.59

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