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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 484.51 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 484.51 and 235.02 is: 323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 484.51 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/484.51 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 484.51 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 113,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,869.54/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.81

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