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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.87, 493.97 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.87, 493.97 and 233.31 is: 322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.87 : 493.97 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.87/493.97 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.87x = 493.97 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.87x = 115,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,248.14/357.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.04

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