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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 492.84 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 492.84 and 232.74 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 492.84 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/492.84 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 492.84 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 114,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,703.58/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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