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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.98, 486.72 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.98, 486.72 and 236.34 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.98 : 486.72 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.98/486.72 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.98x = 486.72 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.98x = 115,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,031.40/352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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