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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 492.03 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 492.03 and 232.40 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 492.03 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/492.03 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 492.03 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 114,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,345.31/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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