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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.23, 494.46 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.23, 494.46 and 234.03 is: 323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.23 : 494.46 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.23/494.46 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.23x = 494.46 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.23x = 115,718.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,718.47/358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.03

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