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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.60, 493.44 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.60, 493.44 and 233.22 is: 321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.60 : 493.44 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.60/493.44 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.60x = 493.44 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.60x = 115,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,080.08/357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.81

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