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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.75, 492.45 and 232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.75, 492.45 and 232.51 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.75 : 492.45 = 232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.75/492.45 = 232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.75x = 492.45 × 232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.75x = 114,500.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,500.17/356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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