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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.35, 494.18 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.35, 494.18 and 234.12 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.35 : 494.18 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.35/494.18 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.35x = 494.18 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.35x = 115,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,697.42/358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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