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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.82, 486.60 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.82, 486.60 and 236.36 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.82 : 486.60 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.82/486.60 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.82x = 486.60 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.82x = 115,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,012.78/352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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