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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 488.77 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 488.77 and 236.35 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 488.77 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/488.77 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 488.77 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 115,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,520.81/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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