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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.59, 493.78 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.59, 493.78 and 233.20 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.59 : 493.78 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.59/493.78 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.59x = 493.78 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.59x = 115,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,149.50/357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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