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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 492.39 and 232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 492.39 and 232.73 is: 320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 492.39 = 232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/492.39 = 232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 492.39 × 232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 114,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,593.31/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.88

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