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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.57, 488.13 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.57, 488.13 and 235.71 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.57 : 488.13 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.57/488.13 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.57x = 488.13 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.57x = 115,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,056.24/353.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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