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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.87, 486.87 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.87, 486.87 and 236.77 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.87 : 486.87 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.87/486.87 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.87x = 486.87 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.87x = 115,276.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,276.21/352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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