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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 492.26 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 492.26 and 232.46 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 492.26 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/492.26 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 492.26 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 114,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,430.76/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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