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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 492.23 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 492.23 and 232.55 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 492.23 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/492.23 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 492.23 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 114,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,468.09/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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