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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 486.68 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 486.68 and 236.28 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 486.68 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/486.68 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 486.68 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 114,992.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,992.75/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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