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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 492.56 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 492.56 and 232.64 is: 320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 492.56 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/492.56 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 492.56 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 114,589.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,589.16/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.87

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