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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 489.59 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 489.59 and 236.69 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 489.59 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/489.59 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 489.59 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 115,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,877.43/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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