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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.91, 492.53 and 232.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.91, 492.53 and 232.78 is: 321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 492.53 = 232.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/492.53 = 232.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 492.53 × 232.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 114,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,649.76/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.23

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