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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 493.09 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 493.09 and 232.98 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 493.09 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/493.09 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 493.09 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 114,877.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,877.68/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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