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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.33, 487.76 and 235.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.33, 487.76 and 235.49 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.33 : 487.76 = 235.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.33/487.76 = 235.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.33x = 487.76 × 235.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.33x = 114,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,862.64/353.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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