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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 491.90 and 232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 491.90 and 232.27 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 491.90 = 232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/491.90 = 232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 491.90 × 232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 114,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,253.61/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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