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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 494.22 and 233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 494.22 and 233.74 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 494.22 = 233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/494.22 = 233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 494.22 × 233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 115,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,518.98/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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