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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.03, 487.38 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.03, 487.38 and 235.17 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.03 : 487.38 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.03/487.38 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.03x = 487.38 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.03x = 114,618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,618.04/353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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