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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.93, 492.39 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.93, 492.39 and 232.70 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.93 : 492.39 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.93/492.39 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.93x = 492.39 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.93x = 114,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,576.69/356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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