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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 485.16 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 485.16 and 235.52 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 485.16 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/485.16 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 485.16 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 114,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,264.88/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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