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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 488.44 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 488.44 and 235.92 is: 325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 488.44 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/488.44 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 488.44 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 115,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,231.86/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.46

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