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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.21, 494.06 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.21, 494.06 and 234.01 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.21 : 494.06 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.21/494.06 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.21x = 494.06 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.21x = 115,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,614.98/358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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