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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 486.88 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 486.88 and 236.25 is: 326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 486.88 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/486.88 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 486.88 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 115,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,024.81/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.08

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