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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 485.94 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 485.94 and 235.92 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 485.94 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/485.94 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 485.94 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 114,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,642.96/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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