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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 485.80 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 485.80 and 235.74 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 485.80 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/485.80 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 485.80 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 114,519.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,519.47/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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