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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.87, 492.59 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.87, 492.59 and 232.31 is: 320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.87 : 492.59 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.87/492.59 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.87x = 492.59 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.87x = 114,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,433.58/356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.66

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