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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 494.33 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 494.33 and 233.72 is: 322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 494.33 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/494.33 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 494.33 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 115,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,531.17/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.62

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