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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.64, 485.46 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.64, 485.46 and 235.39 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.64 : 485.46 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.64/485.46 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.64x = 485.46 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.64x = 114,272.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,272.43/351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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