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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.51, 486.32 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.51, 486.32 and 236.11 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.51 : 486.32 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.51/486.32 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.51x = 486.32 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.51x = 114,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,823.83/352.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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