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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.43, 487.98 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.43, 487.98 and 235.53 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.43 : 487.98 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.43/487.98 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.43x = 487.98 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.43x = 114,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,933.93/353.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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