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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 493.66 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 493.66 and 233.39 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 493.66 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/493.66 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 493.66 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 115,212.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,212.84/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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