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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.34, 491.93 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.34, 491.93 and 232.07 is: 320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.34 : 491.93 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.34/491.93 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.34x = 491.93 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.34x = 114,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,162.20/356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.37

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