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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.35, 485.48 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.35, 485.48 and 235.71 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.35 : 485.48 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.35/485.48 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.35x = 485.48 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.35x = 114,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,431.31/352.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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