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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.49, 493.11 and 231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.49, 493.11 and 231.62 is: 319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.49 : 493.11 = 231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.49/493.11 = 231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.49x = 493.11 × 231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.49x = 114,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,210.51/357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.48

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