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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.82, 485.22 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.82, 485.22 and 235.36 is: 324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.82 : 485.22 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.82/485.22 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.82x = 485.22 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.82x = 114,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,201.38/351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.60

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