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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 491.04 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 491.04 and 231.64 is: 319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 491.04 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/491.04 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 491.04 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 113,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,743.28/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.47

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