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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 488.61 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 488.61 and 236.19 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 488.61 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/488.61 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 488.61 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 115,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,404.80/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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