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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 487.29 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 487.29 and 235.01 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 487.29 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/487.29 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 487.29 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 114,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,520.12/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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