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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.77, 489.74 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.77, 489.74 and 236.95 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.77 : 489.74 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.77/489.74 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.77x = 489.74 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.77x = 116,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,043.89/354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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