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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.47, 491.78 and 232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.47, 491.78 and 232.23 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.47 : 491.78 = 232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.47/491.78 = 232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.47x = 491.78 × 232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.47x = 114,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,205.49/356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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