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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.91, 493.76 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.91, 493.76 and 233.52 is: 322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.91 : 493.76 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.91/493.76 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.91x = 493.76 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.91x = 115,303.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,303.42/357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.16

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