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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.51, 493.06 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.51, 493.06 and 233.13 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.51 : 493.06 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.51/493.06 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.51x = 493.06 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.51x = 114,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,946.01/357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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