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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.70, 493.78 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.70, 493.78 and 233.60 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.70 : 493.78 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.70/493.78 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.70x = 493.78 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.70x = 115,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,347.01/357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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