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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.19, 489.19 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.19, 489.19 and 235.96 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.19 : 489.19 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.19/489.19 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.19x = 489.19 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.19x = 115,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,429.27/354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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