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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 494.55 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 494.55 and 233.97 is: 322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 494.55 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/494.55 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 494.55 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 115,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,708.07/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.95

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