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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.61, 489.47 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.61, 489.47 and 236.76 is: 326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.61 : 489.47 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.61/489.47 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.61x = 489.47 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.61x = 115,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,884.47/354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.79

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