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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.07, 494.22 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.07, 494.22 and 233.51 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.07 : 494.22 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.07/494.22 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.07x = 494.22 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.07x = 115,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,401.67/358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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