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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.13, 492.60 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.13, 492.60 and 232.60 is: 320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.13 : 492.60 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.13/492.60 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.13x = 492.60 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.13x = 114,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,578.76/357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.83

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