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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.28, 494.48 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.28, 494.48 and 233.92 is: 322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.28 : 494.48 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.28/494.48 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.28x = 494.48 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.28x = 115,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,668.76/358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.84

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