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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.76, 485.30 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.76, 485.30 and 235.40 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.76 : 485.30 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.76/485.30 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.76x = 485.30 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.76x = 114,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,239.62/351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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