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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 492.35 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 492.35 and 232.43 is: 320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 492.35 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/492.35 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 492.35 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 114,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,433.29/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.64

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