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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.26, 494.16 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.26, 494.16 and 233.80 is: 322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.26 : 494.16 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.26/494.16 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.26x = 494.16 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.26x = 115,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,534.61/358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.49

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