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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.50, 493.19 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.50, 493.19 and 233.12 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.50 : 493.19 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.50/493.19 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.50x = 493.19 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.50x = 114,968.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,968.82/357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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