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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.06, 492.84 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.06, 492.84 and 233.07 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.06 : 492.84 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.06/492.84 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.06x = 492.84 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.06x = 114,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,866.22/357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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