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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.49, 488.65 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.49, 488.65 and 236.27 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.49 : 488.65 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.49/488.65 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.49x = 488.65 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.49x = 115,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,453.34/354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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