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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.61, 488.15 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.61, 488.15 and 235.65 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.61 : 488.15 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.61/488.15 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.61x = 488.15 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.61x = 115,032.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,032.55/353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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