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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.77, 488.36 and 235.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.77, 488.36 and 235.95 is: 325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.77 : 488.36 = 235.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.77/488.36 = 235.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.77x = 488.36 × 235.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.77x = 115,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,228.54/353.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.72

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