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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 493.64 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 493.64 and 233.24 is: 321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 493.64 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/493.64 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 493.64 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 115,136.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,136.59/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.93

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