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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.40, 487.52 and 235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.40, 487.52 and 235.43 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.40 : 487.52 = 235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.40/487.52 = 235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.40x = 487.52 × 235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.40x = 114,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,773.22/353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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