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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.02, 492.48 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.02, 492.48 and 232.74 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.02 : 492.48 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.02/492.48 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.02x = 492.48 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.02x = 114,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,619.80/357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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