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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 494.19 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 494.19 and 233.49 is: 322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 494.19 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/494.19 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 494.19 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 115,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,390.28/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.27

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