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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 487.20 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 487.20 and 235.09 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 487.20 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/487.20 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 487.20 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 114,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,535.85/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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