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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.10, 488.86 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.10, 488.86 and 236.24 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.10 : 488.86 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.10/488.86 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.10x = 488.86 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.10x = 115,488.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,488.29/354.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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