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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.71, 493.31 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.71, 493.31 and 233.32 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.71 : 493.31 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.71/493.31 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.71x = 493.31 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.71x = 115,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,097.92/357.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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