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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.79, 493.90 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.79, 493.90 and 233.56 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.79 : 493.90 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.79/493.90 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.79x = 493.90 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.79x = 115,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,354.78/357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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