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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.05, 487.09 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.05, 487.09 and 235.25 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.05 : 487.09 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.05/487.09 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.05x = 487.09 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.05x = 114,587.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,587.92/353.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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