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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.86, 492.31 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.86, 492.31 and 232.53 is: 320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.86 : 492.31 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.86/492.31 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.86x = 492.31 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.86x = 114,476.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,476.84/356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.79

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