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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 486.15 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 486.15 and 235.92 is: 325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 486.15 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/486.15 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 486.15 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 114,692.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,692.51/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.70

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