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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.99, 488.05 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.99, 488.05 and 235.98 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.99 : 488.05 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.99/488.05 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.99x = 488.05 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.99x = 115,169.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,169.45/353.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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