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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 493.29 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 493.29 and 233.28 is: 321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 493.29 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/493.29 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 493.29 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 115,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,074.69/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.78

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