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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.21, 494.19 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.21, 494.19 and 233.98 is: 322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.21 : 494.19 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.21/494.19 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.21x = 494.19 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.21x = 115,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,630.58/358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.80

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