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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.77, 485.34 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.77, 485.34 and 235.32 is: 324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.77 : 485.34 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.77/485.34 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.77x = 485.34 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.77x = 114,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,210.21/351.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.68

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