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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.57, 489.72 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.57, 489.72 and 236.36 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.57 : 489.72 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.57/489.72 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.57x = 489.72 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.57x = 115,748.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,748.97/354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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