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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.08, 492.86 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.08, 492.86 and 232.53 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.08 : 492.86 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.08/492.86 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.08x = 492.86 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.08x = 114,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,604.74/357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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