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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 493.36 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 493.36 and 233.51 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 493.36 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/493.36 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 493.36 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 115,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,201.44/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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