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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.28, 487.62 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.28, 487.62 and 236.64 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.28 : 487.62 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.28/487.62 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.28x = 487.62 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.28x = 115,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,390.40/353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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