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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.36, 487.72 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.36, 487.72 and 235.54 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.36 : 487.72 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.36/487.72 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.36x = 487.72 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.36x = 114,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,877.57/353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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