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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 493.72 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 493.72 and 233.72 is: 322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 493.72 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/493.72 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 493.72 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 115,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,392.24/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.58

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