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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 489.50 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 489.50 and 236.76 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 489.50 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/489.50 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 489.50 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 115,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,891.61/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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