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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.91, 493.91 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.91, 493.91 and 233.78 is: 322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.91 : 493.91 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.91/493.91 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.91x = 493.91 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.91x = 115,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,466.28/357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.61

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