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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 488.70 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 488.70 and 236.09 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 488.70 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/488.70 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 488.70 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 115,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,378.40/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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