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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353, 487.14 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353, 487.14 and 236.84 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 487.14 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/487.14 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 487.14 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 115,374.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,374.24/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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